Beautiful rare antique 1931 metal chocolate mould made by the famous German mould maker metalware factory of Anton Reiche Dresden.

This mould measures 21cm high and has wonderful detailing on the face and cloak. A real statement piece.

The tin on the metal is thinning in parts and would probably only be good for decorative or non-edible casting.

The mould has a wonderful patina on the outside, and is clearly stamped with the catalog number of 25334 as well as the manufactures logo and trademark Anton Reiche Dresden surrounded by the number 3 and 1 signifying that this was made in 1931.

Anton Reiche, heralded as the ‘grandfather’ of chocolate moulds, built his original factory in Dresden, Germany producing over 50,000 different mould designs in his catalogs. Reiche dominated the mould market with intricate design, quality metalwork & innovative forging. Reiche employed the world’s best tool-smiths and mold designers until the war when his factory was destroyed by Allied bombing raids.

Value determined by rarity, manufacturer, completeness, matched or married sides, condition and character / story depicted. Intricate, large, unique, unusual moulds not made en-masse so more prized.

Valuable historical museum piece, use French European country cottage kitchen, rustic kitchenalia ornament, art deco themed house, Victorian era decorative home staging or show-homes, make chalkware, wax figurines, sell at market, gift to friends.

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